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    Update from the "new engineer in the field"

    koopas FredGarvin answered your questions very well. A little further insite: 1. In my tail light example, I was using a 28VDC system. (Sorry about not stating that). 2. As to books in additon to what FredGarvin stated,try a web search "aircraft electrical systems books", you will see...
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    Update from the "new engineer in the field"

    koopas It is good to see a "new " person willing to show their perspective of what they are going through. Some times those of us of chronological depth, forget what it was like to start out. As an EE with an A&P license, I agree with your statement about realities of basic...
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    Trafo info

    kpsig You phrased your statement as though this forum was the manufacturer. Have you tried contacting the machine manufacturer, Mazak? regards nickbo
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    I would like to build a radio contr

    Suggest that you post this question in the Aeronautical Engineering forum. They're going to want much more info. nickbo
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    Looking for Opinions on different PLCs

    cfordyce and EngineerBSME I agree with arte and skills. We are an OEM company and 1 year ago developed a new product that needed to be as inexpensive in design as possible and reliable. Our higher end design incorporated an Omron CPM 40 with expander modules. I found the Millenium unit, and it...
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    Hello I am looking for some guid

    jstolp PS Check that specific aircraft and engines maintenance manuals nickbo
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    Hello I am looking for some guid

    jstolp Check the bonding and grounding requirements for aircraft in the following: Airframe handbook asa-ac65-15a or see the following web site av-info.faa/dst/43-13/ch11-15.doc nickbo
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    How do you measure and state surface resistances of materials?

    Tunalover I don't know if this is what your looking for, or if it will help. In our electronics and electrical departments we have ESD safe work stations. Check out the Desco-charleswater website at www.charleswater.com. Click on technical bulletins and select the TB 2404 digital surface...
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    Types Of Relay Contacts

    Yes, there is such thing as a "wet contact" relay. It is technically called "Mercury wetted" relay. Suggest you visit SRC devices web site for more info.

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